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35  Daily Safety Check

Daily Safety Check

CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK

You must make sure your truck is safe to use. 

1.  Walk around your truck and check it over.. 

•  Inspect your harness, lanyard, snap hooks and  

  mounting points. Have them replaced if they  

  look damaged or worn, or have ever been used  

  to stop a fall.
•  Check to make sure the battery is charged, water  

  level is OK and vent caps are in place. Don't use  

  an open flame to check the battery. 
•  Make certain the battery retainer and side cover  

  are properly installed. 
•  See that all wheels are in good condition.

•  Make sure the flashing light is working.
•  Check that both forks are secure and not bent,  

  cracked or badly worn.
•  Inspect all lift chains for damage.
•  Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks.
•  Adjust the operator seat to the most comfortable  

  position. Turn the rear view mirror to the best  

  viewing position.
•  Turn the key to TEST. See that the alarm and all  

  indicator lights are working.  
•  Test the horn.
•  Make sure the emergency disconnect works.

2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.

•  Try all the hydraulic functions.
•  Check that the steering is easy and smooth.
•  Drive the truck slowly in both directions
•  Drive through the full speed range in both 

forward and reverse.

•  Check braking and plugging distances in forward 

and reverse. Load size and floor conditions can 

affect these distances.

•  Know the distance it takes to stop before you 

start working. If the braking distance is too long

to stop safely, don't drive the truck.

•  Check wire guidance operation.

If anything doesn't look or feel right, don't drive the truck.  

Report the problem.

You can get checklist forms from your local Crown dealer (part no. 
OF3772). Used properly, this checklist can alert service people to 
needed repairs.